It was a tough day. In the morning, I put my face on the carpet and prayed, but my heart was so heavy that my prayers were mostly groans, wordless sighs. In the afternoon, I spent time with three elderly… Continue reading

“Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.”- G. K. Chesterton The phrase arrested me! Thirty years ago I spent many afternoons golfing. I was terrible at it. I stopped playing for many reasons. Among them, was knowing that I did… Continue reading

Three words, I love you, are some of the most wonderful words in the world.  Giving and receiving love makes life worth living, really! When I tell Bev (my wife of 40 years) that I love her, we both experience… Continue reading

Gio loves his Mom!  “Mum, Mum, Mum,” he chants in his little baby voice, a happy murmur.  He keeps his eye on her while she works about the kitchen.  He cries softly but his wide smile quickly returns when his… Continue reading

CBS News told the story of “Operation Choose Joy.” A family decided to face their Mom’s cancer with optimism.  At each chemo session, they dressed up – like superheros, Disney characters, etc – and spread laughter and joy.  Who would… Continue reading

I wish I could dance, really! I have been told I can, but it is my self-consciousness that stands in the way of expression! That same ‘fear of man’ does not keep me from expressing a radical love for Christ.… Continue reading

My friend had a birthday last week, he turned 53.  On Saturday he went with his family to hear a band he followed years ago. His posted “it was like reliving my youth again!”  I like it! For an evening,… Continue reading

Good Grief! Have you known grief?  It is more than feeling sad, experiencing regret, or being blue. Grief is a range of emotions including sorrow, anger, and loss.  For some, grief is like a thunderstorm that passes with furious turbulence… Continue reading

Today in churches, on the front steps of city halls, in public parks, and homes Americans will observe the 64th National Day of Prayer.  In spite of my reservations about mixing patriotism and prayer, I’m planning to participate.  No, I… Continue reading

“Do you have enough faith?” I asked myself in the quietness of the dawn. On the road of life ahead of me stands a range of mountains to climb, challenges for which I have few natural resources.  The ministry I… Continue reading